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Rule 173-4-01 | Older Americans Act nutrition program: introduction and definitions.

 

(A) Introduction: This chapter governs nutrition projects paid, in whole or in part, with Older Americans Act funds.

(B) Definitions: The definitions in rule 173-3-01 of the Administrative Code and the following definitions apply to this chapter:

"Congregate dining project" means a nutrition project that complies with rule 173-4-05.1 of the Administrative Code.

"Congregate dining project based in restaurants and supermarkets" means a nutrition project that complies with rule 173-4-05.3 of the Administrative Code.

"Dietary Guidelines for Americans" (2020-2025) means the guidelines published by the United States departments of agriculture and health and human services on https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/.

"Dietitian" and "licensed dietitian" mean a person with a current, valid license to practice dietetics under section 4759.06 of the Revised Code.

"Groceries" mean foods for a household to eat, such as breads and cereals; fruits and vegetables; meats, fish, and poultry; and dairy products.

"Grocery store" has the same meaning as "retail food establishment" in rule 3717-1-01 of the Administrative Code.

"Home-delivered meals project" means a nutrition project that complies with rule 173-4-05.2 of the Administrative Code.

"Nutrition project" means a congregate dining project, home-delivered meals project, or a congregate dining project based in restaurants and supermarkets.

"Older Americans Act nutrition program" means the program created under 42 U.S.C. 3030d-21 to 3030g-23 (2020).

"Restaurant" has the same meaning as "food service operation" in rule 3717-1-01 of the Administrative Code.

"Shelf-stable meal" means a meal that is non-perishable, ready-to-eat, stored at room temperature, and eaten without heating.

Last updated October 18, 2024 at 10:05 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 121.07, 173.01, 173.02, 173.392; 42 U.S.C. 3025; 45 C.F.R. 1321.11, 1321.17
Amplifies: 173.39, 173.392; 42 U.S.C. 3025, 3030e, 3030f, 3030g-21; 45 C.F.R. 1321.11, 1321.17
Five Year Review Date: 11/30/2026
Prior Effective Dates: 3/5/2009, 9/1/2016